December 9, 2008 

Dear BMHS Band and Guard Families,

 With the marching season now over, the students, staff, and I are preparing for an exciting winter season. 

 One of the programs that will be coming up in the very near future is our Poinsettia Concert.  This will take place on Tuesday, December 16 in the Dr. James J. Forcellina Auditorium.  The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and you are all welcomed.  What always amazes me about this concert is our transformation from a marching band to a concert band.  I hope that you will all come and listen to what I believe will be a great program.

 Last month, our Jazz Ensemble started to practice on a more weekly basis.  Just like two years ago, our Jazz Band (and jazz combo) will be competing at the Berklee College of Music High School Jazz Festival, which will take place on Saturday, January 31 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.

 The Winter Guard program is now up and running.  Our first performance is scheduled for January 10 at Cheshire High School and our annual competition at BMHS is schedule for January 31.  Yes, I’m well aware that this is the same date as the Jazz Band’s trip to Boston.  I bring this up now because we are going to need everyone’s help on that Saturday to pull everything off.  If you can help out at our Winter Guard show that would be wonderful.  Parental volunteers will be looking for you very soon so please keep the date open.

 Though we may no longer see each other on a weekly basis please feel free to contact me, not only about your child’s progress but anything that may come up related to the program.  I will be sending out another letter shortly talking about exciting things to come in late winter and early spring. 

 I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.

 Sincerely,

 Ron Secchi

Music Department Chairman/Director of Bands

852-9488 ext. 11127       secchir@norwalkps.org